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There are 9 ways to get from Irvine to Cary by plane, train (Amtrak), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Raleigh-Durham International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane SNA - RDU
    8h 14m
    $208–858

  2. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane LAX - RDU
    9h 19m
    $202–341

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Carytrain train
    2d 21h
    $1,757–2,859

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to King of Prussia Park & Ridebus bus
    4. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Carytrain train
    3d 7h
    $732–1,139

  5. Drive  2,503.4 mi

    1. Drive from Irvine to Carycar car 2,503.4 mi
    40h 44m
    $414–598

  6. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport

    1. Take the train from Irvine to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane SAN - RDU
    10h 33m
    $202–734

  7. Train to Ontario International Airport, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport

    1. Take the train from Tustin to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    2. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane ONT - RDU
    12h 10m
    $227–920

  8. Fly Long Beach Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport

    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane LGB - RDU
    12h 13m
    $346–1,420

  9. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, train

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane SNA - CLT
    2. Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Carytrain train
    11h 21m
    $326–798

Irvine to Cary by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration2d 21hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,757Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,224.1 mi
  • Duration: 8h 14m

What companies run services between Irvine, CA, USA and Cary, NC, USA?

Breeze Airways, Delta, and three other airlines fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Tustin to Cary via Fullerton, Fullerton Amtrak Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 2d 21h.

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